HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUSE 2 ELECTRA GLIDE
Pass rate over time
The FLHTCUSE 2 ELECTRA GLIDE's first-time pass rate has fallen 13.0 points since 2010, 97.4% to 84.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FLHTCUSE 2 ELECTRA GLIDE passes first time 94.1% of the time; by 30k that's 80.4%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a FLHTCUSE 2 ELECTRA GLIDE
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
9 | 29 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
9 | 29 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
7 | 22.6 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 9.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 3.2 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 3.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 3.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the FLHTCUSE 2 ELECTRA GLIDE beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, TRIUMPH ROCKET III).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the FLHTCUSE 2 ELECTRA GLIDE.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2007 (91.4% pass). Weakest: 2008 (84.2%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.